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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.48 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.48 and 191.34 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.48 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.48 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.48 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 78,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,158.56/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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